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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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